Looks like the snow is not going to start falling around here until after 5AM on Saturday. I love you all, but I’d really like you out of here before then. 😀
A&S night is on as schedule. I reserve the right to change that if there is a drastic change in the weather.
YIS,
Michele
Please keep and eye out for updates here and on the An Dubh FB page and the yahoo group, in case we get the snowstorm everyone is talking about.
If we need to reschedule, part one will take place on SUNDAY at 12pm.
If it is still snowing or the roads are not clear, Jenna will send out an email with measurements to take and how much fabric you will need for the hands on workshop on 1/30.
Our last update will be posted by 6PM on 1/22.
Or call me or email me.
YIS,
Michele the Ubiquitous
2/18/16 – All spots filled! – Class is closed. Thank you everyone for your interest.
Lord Conor has graciously agreed to travel east to Hawkes Reache to hold a stained glass workshop on Saturday 4/9/16. The class will take place at MIchele the Ubiquitous’ house in the basement.
He will start PROMPTLY at 9AM. Uncle Conor says that he will operating on HIS time not SCA time. Please plan to arrive by 8:45AM to have your car parked and yourself settled in. If you arrive earlier I can promise bagels and soft drinks (COFFEE, tea & juice). 😀
It is an INTENSIVE and all encompassing class. Participants will learn everything they need to start making leaded stained glass panels. Class size is limited to 8 people that will use his loaner tools. If there are people that have their own tools already or want to buy their own tools for the class, he will increase the class size to 10 people.
However, he will need to know this well in advance.
He has set up a Facebook group called Hawkes Reache Stained Glass Workshop. This will be opened to participants of the class ONLY. There will also be documentation that you can download and print to bring to the class. People become participants by sending a $25.00 deposit to Conor’s PayPal account. The account name is jimi_lee@msn.com (that’s jimi underscore lee at msn dot com). When participants send the deposit, they should use the “Send Money to Family and Friends” feature so he doesn’t get charged a fee. When he gets notification that he has received a payment from you, he will invite them to join the FB group.
This may seem very strict, but in order for the class to go smoothly, Conor has to have a set of “rules” that everyone will follow. This way he know how many people will be in the class, who has paid and who hasn’t, etc. Basically, he’s gotten stiffed and we DON’T want that to happen in OUR canton! I’m going to add the unnecessary caveat that as the “site” owner, I WILL back Uncle Conor on his decisions if he thinks you are behaving in an unsafe manner.
The total class fee will be around $70. Lord Conor will let participants know on the FB page when the balance is due.
“Registration” will be on a first come first serve basis. The only reservation is a PAID registration.
This is a great opportunity. As I’m sure you are all aware a similar mundane class taught by someone without Lord Conor’s professional experience would run at least 2-3X if not more than what he is charging for materials fee.
Please contact me or Lord Conor with questions.
Please be aware that the class will take place in my basement. While it is reasonably dry for a basement, it’s still a basement. Molly the beagle and Mead the angora rabbit (long hair) live here. Please plan accordingly.
Let me know if you need a ride from the LIRR station. Huntington ONLY. And you need to arrive at Huntington BEFORE 8:30AM.
YIS,
Michele the Ubiquitous
January has arrived!
A&S is scheduled to be a 2-part program this month.
Part I, Friday Jan 22nd 7:00PM
This is the Prep Class.
We will be looking at some basic patterns, taking measurements, and laying out patterns on paper to those measurements.
We will also discuss fabric and color choices, where to obtain fabric and how much you’ll need.
We can also discuss how long each item takes to make in the real world (ie, your living room or kitchen) vs how long it’s likely to take in a class situation, and work out the schedule for what is being done in the hands-on day.
If you can, please bring a pen or pencil, folder, and tape measure (I’ll have several tape measures available)
***Homework assignment: go fabric shopping!
Part II, Saturday Jan 30, 10am
This is the Hands-on Class
If you have a sewing machine that you can bring, this is Highly Encouraged as it is better to learn on the machine you’ll use regularly, and I can tailor instruction as needed.
We expect to begin PROMPTLY at 10AM, by the clock, not “SCAdian time”.
For each item being made, we will lay out fabric, cut it, prepare it for sewing, and then sew/construct the garment.
Please plan to be with us the whole day. If you can not, and know in advance, I will try to accommodate requests for what order things are done in.
At some point we will break for lunch and dinner, both of which are potluck, please bring something to share! (preferably not something greasy, you don’t want to get oil on your new clothes before you get to wear them!)
Please RSVP to Michele the Ubiquitous.
Email: seneschal@hawkesreache.eastkingdom.org
Cell: 917-970-9556
65 Rutgers Lane
Huntington, NY 11743
Warning: Pets on the premise. Molly the beagle and Mead the Angora rabbit.
-Jenna ChildS
P.S.
If anyone needs a ride from the train please contact me. Cold Spring Harbor or Huntington only.
Recommend you only purchase a one way ticket. I may be able to arrange for a ride to Hicksville station on the way back (more trains, cheaper fare). No guarantees.
– Michele the Ubiquitous
Our “program” for the First Quarter of 2016. thank you to Jenna & Vettorio for agreeing to teach.
January – Jenna Childslayer – garb. She will send out details.
1/22 (Friday night) – “lecture” portion
1/30 Saturday – Jenna will run the hands on portion. Starting at 10am and running until whenever.
We have at least 3 sewing machines and a serger for use and lots of table space (in various parts of the house).
February – 2/26 – Vettorio Antonello (mka Eric Soto) – scribal workshop – he will send out the details.
March – 3/25 – Jenna will do a bardic themed A&S night. She will send out details.
Note, if anyone wants to teach or would like to learn something. Let the Seneschal or Mistress of Arts & Sciences know and we can schedule you to teach or try to arrange for a teacher.
Time: 7pm on the Friday A&S nights. And 10AM on the special Saturday garb workshop.